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title: "Development of DNA/eDNA"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-eb57500c-cedd-4df7-887a-eda215ac8c95"
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# Development of DNA/eDNA

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eb57500c-cedd-4df7-887a-eda215ac8c95

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to an award made by the Defra Network eTendering Portal for a project entitled "Development of DNA/eDNA." This initiative falls under the research services sector, specifically focusing on environmental monitoring. The contract period is set from 26 September 2016 to 30 March 2017, with a total value of £24,830. The tender process was completed prior to the current date, with the official award notice published on 19 January 2017. This opportunity is available in various locations including the United Kingdom and several overseas territories.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in research services and environmental monitoring, given the project's focus on applying DNA as a monitoring tool. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) are encouraged to compete, especially those with experience in innovative research methodologies. Registration on the Bravo portal for Defra is essential for participation, which can further benefit businesses aiming to enhance their involvement in public sector contracts.

## Notice

Exploratory research to test the application of DNA as a monitoring tool Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd2540f9-faf2-49a2-b4d5-1c4b9c04a352 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2016 - 30 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,830 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £24,830 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATURE METRICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2017 at 13:45 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd2540f9-faf2-49a2-b4d5-1c4b9c04a352

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd2540f9-faf2-49a2-b4d5-1c4b9c04a352
  19th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

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